The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves once each hour and indicates the minutes.

An angle, one sixtieth of a degree.

An angle, one sixtieth (1/60ᵗʰ) of a degree, used by gunners as a measurement of accuracy. One minute of angle is roughly equal to 1 inch at 100 yards distance.

Ellipsis of 15 minutes of fame.

Alternative spelling of 15 minutes

The very recent past; minutes ago.

plural of minute of angle

(idiomatic) A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.

(idiomatic) Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

(idiomatic) A funny thing or person.